Meet the cricket WAGs

By Abigail Malbon| 2 years ago

They're the biggest supporters of our cricket team, and an Instagram inspiration to the rest of us. From the partners that have gone the distance to the soon-to-be-marrieds, these are the wives and girlfriends of cricketers that you need to know about...

Candice Warner

Wife of Allan Border medal winner David Warner, Candice is no average WAG. She’s a former professional ironwoman, and became NSW state champion aged just 16. She also competed as a professional swimmer. Now mum to two year-old Ivy Mae and one year-old Indi Rae, she's a huge supporter of her husband, and regularly writes about how proud she is on Twitter – which is, ironically, where their romance first began.

Last year, David dedicated his Allan Border medal to his wife, who he called his “rock”. Couple goals!

Dani Willis

Dani is the long-term partner of Australian team cricket captain Steve Smith. The couple have been dating since 2011 after meeting in a bar in Sydney while Steve was celebrating the first season of the Big Bash League. Dani played waterpolo at university, and according to her Instagram page is a law/commerce student.

The couple sparked rumours of an engagement at the Allan Border Medal, but Dani denied that he had asked her to marry him, telling the Daily Telegraph: “The rings are on loan, this one just looked best on this finger.”

Melissa Waring

Melissa is bowler Nathan Lyon’s wife, and the couple have two adorable girls – three year-old Harper May and two year-old Milla. She is extremely supportive of her husband’s career, and regularly tweets about how proud she is of him.

Kristy Voges

Kristy been married to Adam for nearly 10 years now, and the couple have a son, Xavier and daughter, Ella.

Sam Nelson

Fiance of Peter Nevill, Sam is counting down the days to her wedding this year. The couple recently bought a house together in Sydney, and proudly share pictures of their seven-year relationship on Instagram. Sam was born in the UK, but moved to Melbourne before she hot-footed over to Sydney to be with Peter.

Brianna Sheppard

Brianna is the girlfriend of James Faulker. They haven’t been together for as long as other cricket couples, but they’re going strong and bond over their mutual love of fitness. Brianna boxes, while her brother is AFL West Coast Eagles player Adam Sheppard. James is the son of well-known Tasmanian cricketer Peter Faulkner and has been a stand out player for both Tasmania and Australia.